Why does the Qur'an not mention prophets or stories from regions such as America, China and Australia?
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Allah did not mention all the prophets; rather, He informed us about some of them, and that every nation had a warner and a messenger sent to it, in order to remove any excuse for people against Allah. The Quran's not mentioning messengers in certain regions, such as America or China, does not negate their existence, especially since some of these lands were discovered late and might have been devoid of human inhabitants. The Quran is not a history book; rather, it mentions stories for profound wisdom, such as strengthening the heart of the Prophet and reminding the believers.
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